TRANSLOADING

What is Transloading?

When importers deploy a transloading strategy, they terminate ocean containers upon arrival at the port by transferring inventory from the containers to trucks or rail cars. Typically, inventory contained on 3 ocean containers is the equivalent of (2) 53’ trailers or rail cars. Inventory is then transported over the road or by rail to distribution center or stores further inland.

Benefits of a Transloading Strategy

Importers and shippers who deploy a transloading strategy can realize exceptional benefits, such as:

Increase speed to market

Importers typically save 3-7 days in transit times when transloading from the West Coast, depending on the inventory’s ultimate destination.